Body Shop Canada files for bankruptcy protection, plans restructuring
The Body Shop Canada Ltd. says it will close 33 stores and halt its e-commerce operations as it seeks to restructure itself under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
Canada
Mar 1
Metroland ends print editions of community papers, flyers
The move will mean the loss of 605 jobs or about 60 per cent of its total workforce.
Canada
Sep 15, 2023
What’s open and closed during the Labour Day weekend in Peterborough
The City of Peterborough says there will be no change to curbside collection on Labour Day Monday. Peterborough Transit implements route service changes beginning Sunday, Sept. 3.
Consumer
Sep 1, 2023
Campbellford Memorial Hospital unveils rendering of proposed Campus of Care
The Campus of Care proposal includes a redeveloped 50-bed hospital, a new 128 long-term care home, offices and more on a large plot of land on County Road 30 near Campbellford.
Health
Sep 6, 2023
What’s open and closed on Peter Robinson Day in Peterborough
Peterborough City Hall: Open Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday to Monday. Some services are available at peterborough.ca.
Consumer
Aug 4, 2023
$2.4M funding to create 63 new housing units for Hunt Terraces in Peterborough
According to the Ontario and federal governments, $2,457,000 will support the six-storey building at 555 Bonaccord St. (Hunt Terraces), which has 85 units in total.
Economy
Jul 24, 2023
What’s open and closed in Peterborough over Canada Day long weekend
The city's Canada Day Parade will begin at noon at the intersection of George Street North and McDonnel Street and proceed south on George to Morrow Park.
Consumer
Jun 29, 2023
What’s open and closed in Peterborough over Victoria Day long weekend
A number of municipal services and businesses in Peterborough will be closed on Victoria Day on Monday, May 22.
Consumer
May 19, 2023
Peterborough Regional Farmers’ Market to operate at Quaker Foods City Square
The market will host operations at the downtown public square on Charlotte Street every Wednesday and Saturday from May 3 to Oct. 28.
Canada
May 1, 2023
What’s open and closed in Peterborough Easter weekend
Peterborough City Hall will be closed from Good Friday to Monday, April 10. Online services are available at peterborough.ca.
Canada
Apr 5, 2023
Jobs slow to return to small Ontario town despite national increases
New numbers from Statistics Canada show the Canadian economy created another 40,000 full-time jobs in December, but not everyone is sharing in the boom.
Politics
Jan 4, 2013
What’s open and closed in Peterborough during Good Friday and Easter long weekend
Many businesses and services in Peterborough will be closed on both Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Consumer
Apr 1, 2021
Peterborough businesses adapt to online models for sales and services during pandemic
'Online is huge. Everyone is spending a lot of time on their phones and laptops. It's key for modern businesses' says Joel Wiebe of the Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.
Economy
Jan 26, 2021
Concerts postponed, cancelled due to coronavirus: Full list of North American shows
A complete list of musical events in North America affected by the novel coronavirus.
Entertainment
Mar 10, 2020
COVID-19: Peterborough vaccination rate hits 80%; more than 49,000 have third dose
Peterborough Public Health reports 49,383 residents have received their third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health
Jan 4, 2022
COVID-19: Peterborough vaccination rate at 79.7%; more than 40,000 have third dose
The health unit says beginning Thursday, all vaccine doses administered for residents ages 30 and up will be the Moderna vaccine as there is currently a Pfizer vaccine shortage.
Health
Dec 29, 2021
Feds provide $12.2M for 33 tourism, infrastructure projects in Peterborough, Kawarthas, Northumberland
The City of Peterborough is receiving $750,000 to help construct its downtown urban park.
Economy
Jul 12, 2022
What’s open and closed in Peterborough during Easter long weekend
A number of businesses and services in Peterborough will be following altered schedules over the Easter long weekend beginning with Good Friday.
Consumer
Apr 14, 2022
Peterborough downtown farmers’ markets announce summer outdoor seasons
Markets in Peterborough's downtown will be held each Saturday and Wednesday beginning May 2 until at least June 30.
Consumer
Apr 27, 2020
COVID-19: Peterborough reports 63 active cases, Fleming College delays in-person classes
There are 24 active cases of COVID-19 as of Friday afternoon between the public and Catholic school boards serving the Peterborough area
Health
Dec 17, 2021
